A friend collapses and is not breathing. After calling 112, what should you start?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Chest compressions on the centre of the chest
- Step 1: Without circulation the brain is starved of oxygen. Step 2. Compressions keep blood moving until help arrives. Answer: Chest compressions on the centre of the chest. Why not the others: Giving the person a glass of water: a person who is not breathing cannot swallow. Waiting for the ambulance without action: delay reduces the chance of survival. Shaking them hard to wake them: shaking does not restart the heart.
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